Defence and decolonisation in Southeast Asia: Britain, Malaya and Singapore 1941-1968

HACK Karl

Defence and decolonisation in Southeast Asia: Britain, Malaya and Singapore 1941-1968 - London: Curzon Press, 2001 - 341p.

Describes the gradual process of British decolonisation from Southeast Asia from the fall of Singapore in 1942 to the late 1960's, with particular emphasis on 1945-1957. Shows the extensive and complex inter-relationships between British and colonial economies, defence commitments and political pressures. Notes how the British approach compared with that of France and the Netherlands in Vietnam and Indonesia respectively. The involvement of other powers - notably China, United States, and Australia is also covered. There are chapters on the Malayan Emergency, SEATO, and how the localisation of forces and bases was achieved.

0700713034 (hbk.): 45.00 UK


BRITAIN--DEFENCE POLICY--SOUTHEAST ASIA
DEFENCE POLICY
MALAYSIA--DEFENCE POLICY
SINGAPORE--DEFENCE POLICY
SOUTHEAST ASIA--DECOLONISATION
SOUTHEAST ASIA--REGIONAL SECURITY